Base engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Base engineer gender statistics
19.4% of base engineers are women and 80.6% of base engineers are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Base engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Base engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,699
Female income
$81,177
Base engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in base engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of base engineers are female.
Base engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2012 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2013 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2017 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2018 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2019 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 81.67% | 18.33% |
| 2021 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
Base engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared base engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Base Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Base engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among base engineers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all base engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of base engineers are Asian and 10.3% of base engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Base engineer race
| Base engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Base engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how base engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Base engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.82% | 4.34% | 15.44% | 7.31% |
| 2011 | 72.50% | 3.21% | 14.64% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 70.42% | 4.15% | 15.00% | 7.90% |
| 2013 | 71.50% | 3.64% | 14.93% | 7.67% |
| 2014 | 70.76% | 4.03% | 15.45% | 7.35% |
| 2015 | 71.05% | 3.12% | 15.52% | 7.86% |
| 2016 | 69.48% | 3.26% | 16.10% | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 69.76% | 3.87% | 15.84% | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 69.94% | 3.77% | 14.93% | 9.12% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 4.00% | 15.93% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.03% | 3.34% | 15.85% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 64.22% | 3.47% | 17.20% | 10.25% |
Base engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian base engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american base engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,801 |
| White | $86,234 |
| Black or African American | $79,124 |
| Asian | $88,221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,426 |
Average base engineer age
See how the average age of base engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Base engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Base engineer age breakdown
The average age of base engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the base engineer population.
Base engineer age breakdown
| Base Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Base engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for base engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of base engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Base engineers by degree level
| Base engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Base engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, base engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,137 annually. With a Doctorate degree, base engineers earn a median annual income of $105,100 compared to $92,141 for base engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,137 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,141 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,100 |
Base engineer employment statistics
Most base engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where base engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where base engineers work.
Base engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Base engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the base engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most base engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Base engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 5% |
Base engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for base engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Base engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 20% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Base engineer turnover and employment statistics
Base engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for base engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Base engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Base engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average base engineer tenure
The average base engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 base engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Base engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Base engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of base engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 14,393 |
| Base Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Telecommunication Engineer | 6.39% | 28,331 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar base engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 14,393 |
| Completion Engineer | 5.25% | 11,512 |
| Telecommunication Engineer | 6.39% | 28,331 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by base engineers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Base engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
